If one choses to use an External DAC, does the Lightning 3.5 mm Audio Cable and/or the AirPods Max have a greater sample rate than the DAC used in the 3.5 mm lightning headphone jack adapter?
Is the DAC for the Lightning 1.2m 3.5 mm Audio Cable for use with the AirPods Max use a newer DAC, or is it the same DAC (24-bit/ 48 kHz) as the Lightning 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter?
If it is different, are the bit and sample rate specifications known?
Best Regards!
Bill Turner
iPhone 12